Four refugee first-time voters explain why they are excited to exercise their right this year—and why all eligible American citizens should make their voices heard on the issues that matter to them.

For International Women's Day, the IRC asked girls in Helowyn camp in Ethiopia to describe what it means “to be a girl.”

American aid is a mighty defense against conflict, poverty and despair, especially in countries where war and violence has forced millions to flee from the places they once called home.